============================================ I. NEW FEATURES AND PLATFORM PROLIFERATIONS ============================================ For information about new features and proliferations, refer to the NetBackup 6.5.3 online Release Update Readme and the NetBackup 6.5.3 Documentation Update document on the Symantec Support Web site.

+ (ET1514231) If uninstalling NetBackup Java from a host that is also a NetBackup server, the uninstallation process may result in one or more NetBackup services being taken offline. To correct this issue, run bpup.exe from the netbackup\bin folder of your installation directory. This command restores the services to the running state.

2) Extract the NB_JAV_6.5.3.1.winnt.IA64_<6 digit number>.exe by double-clicking on it.

This will create a number of files that include: IA64.README and Setup.exe

============================= IV. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ============================= ** The content of this online Readme supersedes the information in the Readme contained in the download. **

Installation steps:

1) Close all NetBackup Java Windows.

2) Run Setup.exe (Double-click on the icon from File Manager or Explorer or run it from the command prompt)

3) Examine the <TEMP>\NetBackup Install.Log file to ensure that no errors took place during the installation.

4) Remove the temporary directory created in the download instructions.

Note: If you are installing the Release Update using the silent install script, please review the <TEMP>\MaintenancePack.Log after the installation is finished, a reboot maybe required to complete the installation of the Maintenance Pack. A search of the log for the key words "in use" will indicate which files were busy during the installation.

========================= V. UNINSTALL INSTRUCTIONS ========================= **Important notices regarding un-installs on Windows** Only the last Release Update installed on a Windows system can be un-installed.

=================== VII. HOTFIX CONTENT =================== This section contains the Release Update conventions, content, and historical content that is applicable to the release.

Conventions: ------------ The following list describes the conventions used in the subsections that following this section. Each item listed in the Current Release Update subsection describes a feature, enhancement, or issue fixed with this Hotfix.

Description Describes a particular problem contained in this release update.

** Description ** Describes a problem that can lead to potential data loss. Please read these problem descriptions carefully.

Workaround Any available workarounds to a problem are also listed. Workarounds can be used INSTEAD of applying the patch, however, Symantec strongly recommends the "best practice" of being at the latest available patch level.

Additional Notes Any additional information regarding a problem is included.

Current Hotfix Update --------------------- Each item listed in this section describes a feature, enhancement, or change that comprises this Hotfix. Please read this section thoroughly to understand the contents of this update.

Description: A change has been made to ensure forward compatibility in the NetBackup-Java Administration Console between NetBackup 6.5.3 and future triple-dot releases, (for example, 6.5.3.1).

This change does not provide forward compatibility between double-dot releases, (for example 6.5.3 will not be forward compatible with 6.5.4, and 6.5.3.1 will not be forward compatible with 6.5.4.1). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Release Update History ----------------------

For a complete accumulative list of all 6.5.x Release Update information contained in previous releases refer to the NetBackup 6.5.3 online Readme.

Terms of use for this information are found in Legal Notices.

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